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| Information | CAS 89-83-8 Molecular formula C10H14O |
| Physicochemical properties | Appearance and Characteristics: White crystals or powder with a pungent odor Density:0.965 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) Boiling point:232 °C(lit.) Melting point:48-51 °C(lit.) Flash point:216 °F Refractive index:1.5227 (20ºC) water solubility:0.1 g/100 mL (20 ºC) stability:Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, organic materials, strong bases. Storage:Store at RT. vapor pressure:1 mm Hg ( 64 °C) |
| Use | 1. Thymol can be used to prepare essences and fragrances. It is an additive in cigarettes and is also commonly used to create flavors such as cappuccino, mint, citrus, mushroom flavors, and spices. 2. Thymol can be used in biopesticides. 3. Thymol has a strong bactericidal and fungicidal effect. It is mainly used in oral hygiene products, and in otolaryngology for the preparation of fungicidal tinctures to treat fungal infections of the external auditory canal and skin; 4. Thymol can also be used as a feed additive and as a disinfectant. 5. Thymol can be used as an indicator. |
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